barthez
Robert Lachowicz
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Post by barthez on May 30, 2012 22:26:47 GMT
Benny franny greener re sign and Clarke pens 3 year deal
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Post by rebjay on May 30, 2012 22:27:38 GMT
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Post by Markus on May 30, 2012 22:28:35 GMT
Beat me to it :-)
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Post by The Flying Shirt on May 30, 2012 22:29:24 GMT
Double celebration then. Awesome news.
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ellyjay
Robert Lachowicz
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Post by ellyjay on May 30, 2012 22:29:41 GMT
Great to see Benny back  |
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Post by Wolves 66 on May 30, 2012 22:31:09 GMT
Great to see Benny back Why just him? Matt Francis is awesome. |
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Post by pantherdman on May 30, 2012 22:37:31 GMT
Strange how we sign clarke to a 3 yr deal, yet let Meyers walk? Puzzling?
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Post by kezypanther on May 30, 2012 22:38:43 GMT
Looks like I was right about them announcing today =P. glad to see Benny and Franny back at the club.
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Post by pantherdman on May 30, 2012 22:39:09 GMT
Good news, would have preferred a better back up, but let's hope we crush some division 2 teams and he gets a few games.
Dab next please
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Post by PantherTom on May 30, 2012 22:40:52 GMT
Strange how we sign clarke to a 3 yr deal, yet let Meyers walk? Puzzling? Aprently Meyers wasnt the leader off the ice that he was on the ice.. And Clarke is the best Brit forward in the league |
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Post by pantherdman on May 30, 2012 22:48:46 GMT
Strange how we sign clarke to a 3 yr deal, yet let Meyers walk? Puzzling? Aprently Meyers wasnt the leader off the ice that he was on the ice.. And Clarke is the best Brit forward in the league Apparently? Show me the proof. Double double and player testimonies say otherwise. 3yr deal not worth the paper it's written on tbh. Clarke is a good Brit (however dowd and peacock both scored more points last term), but no more valuable than Meyers imo, in the grand scheme of things, bin the import limit and they're both toast. |
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Post by bill238 on May 30, 2012 22:58:11 GMT
3yr deal not worth the paper it's written on tbh. Clarke is a good Brit (however dowd and peacock both scored more points last term), but no more valuable than Meyers imo, in the grand scheme of things, bin the import limit and they're both toast. Clarke's 225 goals in 385 games suggests otherwise |
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Post by PantherTom on May 31, 2012 0:04:38 GMT
Aprently Meyers wasnt the leader off the ice that he was on the ice.. And Clarke is the best Brit forward in the league Apparently? Show me the proof. Double double and player testimonies say otherwise. 3yr deal not worth the paper it's written on tbh. Clarke is a good Brit (however dowd and peacock both scored more points last term), but no more valuable than Meyers imo, in the grand scheme of things, bin the import limit and they're both toast. I know a few people that are very close to panthers carnt say names and they say meyers was a big do you,know who I am.. Ore points but not more goals dowd has gone and peacock is nothing special but was on an exceptional team last year.. Bin the import limit and back comes the ISL |
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Post by NotMartinTuma on May 31, 2012 3:47:07 GMT
3yr deal not worth the paper it's written on tbh. Clarke is a good Brit (however dowd and peacock both scored more points last term), but no more valuable than Meyers imo, in the grand scheme of things, bin the import limit and they're both toast. Clarke's 225 goals in 385 games suggests otherwise +1 It amazes me to think that some people regard him as a sniper. Best agitator this league has ever seen, even if some of the fans haven't. |
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Pies
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Post by Pies on May 31, 2012 4:38:07 GMT
Great signings! We needed some of the core back and these 2 were a massive part of our success last year!
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Post by ripleypanthergirl on May 31, 2012 5:42:51 GMT
Very happy with this, DAB next please  |
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Post by pantherdman on May 31, 2012 6:00:31 GMT
Apparently? Show me the proof. Double double and player testimonies say otherwise. 3yr deal not worth the paper it's written on tbh. Clarke is a good Brit (however dowd and peacock both scored more points last term), but no more valuable than Meyers imo, in the grand scheme of things, bin the import limit and they're both toast. I know a few people that are very close to panthers carnt say names and they say meyers was a big do you,know who I am.. Ore points but not more goals dowd has gone and peacock is nothing special but was on an exceptional team last year.. Bin the import limit and back comes the ISL Don't get me wrong, Clarke is a good player and had a good season last year, I just think it's weird one top Brit is signed up for 3 yrs and regarded as very important, when another is kicked out. Bring on the isl. |
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Post by panthers4ever on May 31, 2012 6:08:49 GMT
Great news
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Post by GuinnessMan on May 31, 2012 6:17:22 GMT
Very happy with this, DAB next please Agreed! |
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5+game
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Post by 5+game on May 31, 2012 6:23:27 GMT
Very happy with franny and benny, was hoping for a better backup but i suppose there aint that much on offer.
Apart from DAB i think that should be it for returnees. Need some fresh blood and upgrades now
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BigLad
David Clarke
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Post by BigLad on May 31, 2012 6:27:42 GMT
Green to get ice time with the Lions, and Sam Gospel to get Panthers ice-time/match experience too.
That's an improvement if you ask me...
GREAT to see Benny and Franny back.
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Post by ollie44 on May 31, 2012 7:01:28 GMT
I know a few people that are very close to panthers carnt say names and they say meyers was a big do you,know who I am.. Ore points but not more goals dowd has gone and peacock is nothing special but was on an exceptional team last year.. Bin the import limit and back comes the ISL Don't get me wrong, Clarke is a good player and had a good season last year, I just think it's weird one top Brit is signed up for 3 yrs and regarded as very important, when another is kicked out. Bring on the isl. I don't post much but blimey this Danny Meyers thing is still hanging around !!! How about the thought that Corey / panthers knew the import limit was changing and, although we are the most financially secure team, NB still put a "budget" on the squad so Corey decided to gas Danny to free up a huge amount (I don't imply to know how much, but I bet he was on a decent wage) that is why we sign a great if not best Brit forward (points wise) for 3 years and gas another, I'm sure know we will go 4 import D plus lee and weavers for 3 solid pairings with the young uns there to support too. Also As a side note, sounds like Clarke will be having testimonial events in year 2 & 3 so can't see him breaking this contract after a season because they are very lucrative. |
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John88
Simon Hunt
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Post by John88 on May 31, 2012 7:03:13 GMT
Clarke is very good at doing what he does best - scoring goals. He doesn't have the allround game to be the best British forward.
The difference between Clarke getting a 3 year deal and Meyers is that you can have as many forwards as you like but with 11 imports, you only need a maximum of 6 defencemen in this league and with the imports plus Weaver and Lee, there is simply no room. Nothing to do with loyalty, multi year deals etc.
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Post by sambo79 on May 31, 2012 7:32:21 GMT
I was critical when they released Meyers as it didn't seem to make sense releasing ANY top level Brits when we're so reliant on them thanks to the import limit. With this increase in import limit though it doesn't look as bad a decision - particularly in light of freeing up a sizeable chunk of budget. Just shows how it's difficult for us to criticise or praise until we know the full story.
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Post by StolenAngelSlice on May 31, 2012 7:32:24 GMT
Clarke is very good at doing what he does best - scoring goals. He doesn't have the allround game to be the best British forward. That for me nails the description of Clarke. He's a good signing but IMO not a great one. As for Benedict and Francis I am extremely happy with. Both hard working and skillful. However, I would like to see some bulk in the forwards now as all the signings thus far are a bit on the light side. And of course I can't wait to see who fills the much anticipated defenceman slots. That's where this roster will show its intention. |
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